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3.61 AVERAGE
3.61 AVERAGE
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
All over the place, characters were lame caricatures, touched every hot button cultural issue just because it could
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Apologies are complicated. Individuals in our society, generally, have a difficult time identifying feelings of shame. At its best moments, this novel allowed the reader to witness an individual fully recognize the error of their ways, sit with that feeling, and then attempt to address it in whatever way makes sense with the situation.
While I loved the relaxed and non-gimmicky plot (there were no real extremes and a lot of true-to-life interactions that I appreciated), I was most taken by the fact that this book took up the idea of shame with a good deal of grace. That said, it could absolutely have gone further -- and maybe it didn't for reasons that I can't intuit. But we need more, I think...especially these days. Especially for white audiences, honestly.
While I loved the relaxed and non-gimmicky plot (there were no real extremes and a lot of true-to-life interactions that I appreciated), I was most taken by the fact that this book took up the idea of shame with a good deal of grace. That said, it could absolutely have gone further -- and maybe it didn't for reasons that I can't intuit. But we need more, I think...especially these days. Especially for white audiences, honestly.
hopeful
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Very sweet and uplifting family story about redemption, unintended consequences, and parenting. Not too heavy, a pleasant read. Good not great but I appreciated the positive messages
I really liked this book! The different perspectives helped tell the stories and I love how the story flowed!!
usually I'm not particularly fond of character-driven stories but this was very sweet
Story about complicated relationships of family. Growing up. Smart writing.